For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 329 students in Jonesboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Jonesboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,241 Schools
# Students
329 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jonesboro Independent School District, which is ranked #1004 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1005 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
291 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
88%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
21
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,435 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,723 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,435
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,723
$14,148
Best Jonesboro Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14909 E St Hwy 36
Jonesboro, TX 76538
(254) 463-2111
Jonesboro, TX 76538
(254) 463-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District is ranked #1004 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro Independent School District?
88% of Jonesboro Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jonesboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,723 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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